This work shall be performed per 2020 Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) Standard Specifications for Construction except as modified herein. This work consists of removing HMA, concrete, bricks and masonry and any other common pavement material or combination of materials, except sand and gravel, regardless of thickness, reinforcement and overlays. The scope of work for this project shall consist of the resurfacing of hot mix asphalt (HMA) and any other items depicted in project plans, at Riverside Cemetery and Water Station #25. Work shall be substantially complete on each site within 15 business days of start of work. All work shall be complete by May 24, 2024. The City reserves the right to postpone the bid opening for its own convenience. The bid must be accompanied by a bid bond which shall not be less than five (5%) percent of the total amount of the bid. No bid will be considered unless it is accompanied by the required guarantee. The bid guarantee shall ensure the execution of the bid and award, and the furnishing of a performance bond and a labor and material bond (A and B below) by the successful bidder. (Contractors Note: A cashier's or certified check in lieu of a bid bond is NOT acceptable.) A performance bond shall be furnished in the full amount of the contract ensuring the City of faithful performance of all the provisions of the contract, and the satisfactory performance of any equipment required hereunder. A labor and material (payment) bond shall be furnished for the period covered by the contract, in the full amount of the contract for the protection of labor and material suppliers and sub-contractors. Liquidated Damages will be assessed per Section 108.10C of the MDOT Standard Specifications for Construction. These sites are not adjacent to one another. They are approximately 4 miles apart. (Water Station #25 is located on City-owned property outside of Kalamazoo City Limits, in Comstock Township.) Questions for this IFB should be directed to: Department Contact: Tom Palumbo, PE, Senior Civil Engineer, Public Works at palumbot@kalamazoocity.org or (269) 337-8697